1. SAGE   persistence   wise old man   ingenuity   violent agitation   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. TRANQUILITY   flatterer   peace   violent agitation   sameness   Half-n-half Clue   3. TURBULENCE   fanatic   violent agitation   inclination to silence   sluggishness   Half-n-half Clue   4. TREPIDATION   violent agitation   nervousness   lack of rehearsal   extended angry speech   Half-n-half Clue   5. RESPITE   wisdom   renewal   relief   firm decision   Half-n-half Clue   6. VIRTUOSO   expert performer   sameness   relief   firm decision   Half-n-half Clue   7. TORPOR   respect   inclination to silence   persistence   sluggishness   Half-n-half Clue